Transversus abdominis plane block or subcutaneous wound infiltration after open radical prostatectomy: a randomized study

Open radical retropubic prostatectomy (ORRP) is associated with moderate pain. We hypothesized that a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block would reduce post‐operative pain, morphine consumption and opioid‐related side effects compared with wound infiltration and placebo in this population.

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